publications by Devendra P Garg.

Papers Published

1. Garg, D.P., Developments in nonlinear control system synthesis research, Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division-1998 (1998), pp. 519 - 30 .
   (last updated on 2007/04/10)

   Abstract:
   The control of nonlinear systems presents a particularly challenging problem for engineers since the dynamics of such systems is inherently complex. The principle of superposition does not hold, and the dynamic response is generally initial condition specific. In 1978, the ASME's dynamic systems and control division had published a monograph entitled nonlinear system analysis and Synthesis: vol. I Fundamental Principles, which consisted of five chapters. The author of the present paper has had a long standing interest in the controller synthesis research. He was also the contributor of the fifth and final chapter entitled Nonlinear Controller Synthesis, in the above monograph. A number of innovative approaches have been developed for controller synthesis since the publication of the ASME monograph, particularly under the sponsorship of National Science Foundation's Dynamic Systems and Control Program. This paper traces some of the recent developments in the area of nonlinear control system synthesis, these developments are illustrated with a few specific examples of techniques advanced during the course of research sponsored by NSF

   Keywords:
   control system synthesis;dynamic response;nonlinear control systems;